Three men made off with cigarettes and cash after robbing a Co-op store in Sapcote.

The robbery happened at around 6.50pm on Wednesday January 23 at the store in Church Street.

The men, who had their faces covered, threatened staff members before making off with the goods along Church Street towards Leicester Road.

They got into a small white Vauxhall Corsa car parked nearby.

The first man is described as white, around 5ft 8ins and of medium build. He was wearing a grey hooded top with white and black wide stripes on the front, dark tracksuit bottom and dark trainers. He also was carrying a large grey rucksack.

The second man is described as white, around 6ft and of large build. He was wearing a dark hooded top, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers with white edges to the soles.

The third man is described as white, around 6ft and of large build. He was wearing a dark hooded top with stripes along the sleeves and across the top of the hood, matching jogging bottoms and black and white trainers.

Detective Constable Conroy Crowe, the investigating officer, said: “This was a very frightening ordeal for the staff members involved and also the customers who were in the store at the time.

“This is a small village store and the incident has impacted greatly on the local area.

“I am particularly interested in any sightings around Sapcote of the Corsa around the time of the robbery and anyone who may have seen the three men entering or leaving the store.

“We need to trace and apprehend those responsible and urge anyone who may have witnessed anything in connection with this crime or indeed knows the identity of the men involved to please contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det Con 1625 Conroy Crowe on 101 and follow the instructions to leave a message for an officer. When prompted, key in his identification number 1625.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous on 0800 555 111.